Williams
Space Mission Pinside Rating
This game received 41 approved Pinsider ratings and currently rates 7.787 /10
Space Mission
Score breakdown
Score breakdown in the 4 main categories:
Game Design: 7.965
Artwork: 7.962
Sounds/Music: 4.125
Other Aspects: 7.683
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Ermatingen
Dordrecht
6.557/10
2 years ago
Augusta, GA
Bought this as my first em machine. Game play is great. Love the chimes and hitting the spinner. I really like not being able to hold a ball at the flippers. This helps keep the ball in play which helps the em out constantly. Fun game play for a em machine which gives me a break from the solid state and wpc machine I have.
8.642/10
3 years ago
This is my favorite of the EM's that I have played. Hitting the spinner is extremely satisfying especially when it's lit.
7.738/10
3 years ago
The art work on the backglass is cool and is the first thing that grabs your attention. The Audio is typical Williams full of clunks and chimes... The playfield has a moving target that target shooters will dig and takes getting use to for traditional EM players, I prefer stationary targets. The middle playfield is a game in itself and is exciting, one can spend a lot of time there challenging their aiming skills... The upper playfield is also pretty cool with lots of action as well.. All in all, a very fun games and has lots of action throughout...
7.363/10
4 years ago
This game has a surprising good flow. Load your bonuses then hit the left spinner run to score big! I like the moving target and “U” shaped round about . A classic Williams machine with classic Williams reliability .
I must admit that the bunkers behind the flippers seemed strange at first, but after a while it becomes a cool effect. Space theme is very cool with very good art on the back glass. Game does not get the credit it deserves for being an optimistic Cold War statement piece with Four player capabilities AND extra ball. I am a fan.
I must admit that the bunkers behind the flippers seemed strange at first, but after a while it becomes a cool effect. Space theme is very cool with very good art on the back glass. Game does not get the credit it deserves for being an optimistic Cold War statement piece with Four player capabilities AND extra ball. I am a fan.
7.665/10
5 years ago
It's a Mission, in space!
With a very simple moving target, and a loop in the corner, you can feel like a master as you add up your bonus. The backglass is based off an actual picture taken long ago, and i can't help but feel a nostalgia for the machine.
I'd advise as a history buff that you should look into the history of the theme before adding it to your collection.
Yet, it's built for score, with no real objective. Its up to you to make up your own story. I like to think you're furthering the ship on its journey to the stars, or protecting the little astronauts on the sides, as a personal examples.
This can be daunting for most, so i don't recommend if you're looking for an interactive session.
With a very simple moving target, and a loop in the corner, you can feel like a master as you add up your bonus. The backglass is based off an actual picture taken long ago, and i can't help but feel a nostalgia for the machine.
I'd advise as a history buff that you should look into the history of the theme before adding it to your collection.
Yet, it's built for score, with no real objective. Its up to you to make up your own story. I like to think you're furthering the ship on its journey to the stars, or protecting the little astronauts on the sides, as a personal examples.
This can be daunting for most, so i don't recommend if you're looking for an interactive session.
9.308/10
5 years ago
Tons to do. Beautiful machine and the playfield colors are awesome. Sights and sounds all work together. Not the hardest pin to beat but it keeps you interested. It’s just plain fun. You just have to play it to understand how fun it is.
8.092/10
5 years ago
I'm not crazy about EM machines, but Space Mission is one that always kinda stuck with me. I played it at a pinball show a few years back, and stumbled on one for sale cheap a few months ago and picked it up. I think this is a decent 4 player game, and the swinging target in the middle is oddly satisfying to hit.
7.632/10
7 years ago
This is a fast EM with lots of targets and bonus points available. It has a swinging target in the middle. William 3 bell tones keeps the sound nice when scoring. Great example of the top of what EM can be. I enjoy this game.
7.977/10
10 years ago
Loved the layout, shots were very fun. Love the way the flippers are set up. Easily the best part of the game, really liked how they fired back up at the moving target...which is also very cool. Theme could have been done better, backglass is kinda lame but otherwise a great game. Wouldn't mind owning some day.
9.268/10
10 years ago
this is a great scoring machine I have gotten over 400,000 on this machine love that you
can get those extra balls and just keep playing, and on the other hand this machine can drop the balls very quickly like hitting the moving target at the wrong time. over all just a great machine.
can get those extra balls and just keep playing, and on the other hand this machine can drop the balls very quickly like hitting the moving target at the wrong time. over all just a great machine.
8.286/10
10 years ago
London
This game felt different back in 1976. A solid and interesting rule set, but mind that centre target as it will inevitably drain your ball. The artwork is good and very different from the usual Marche pointy people. Quite an important game as the cold war was rife back in the mid seventies and the threat of nuclear war still loomed. Overall a good game, worth playing lots and also possibly worth owning.
7.746/10
10 years ago
This is one the only Williams EMs that I wish to own. I like the moving target in the center and the ball kickouts that are built into the sling shots. The game is easy but fun. This machine pops up for sale everywhere like roaches in a condemned building. I used to play this machine in the early 80's at my next door neighbors house. This was one of my first experiences playing pinball as a small child. For that reason alone I must own it.
9.211/10
11 years ago
The first time I saw Space Mission, I knew this was a game I'd love. The backglass is awesome, but kickers next to the flippers? Now that brings ball handling to a whole new level!
This is a fast-playing Williams entry with several cool shots to take, all giving that certain satisfaction when hit. The swinging target is where most of the game is at - but it's a dangerous shot.
My only complaint about Space Mission is that there is no way to collect the bonus without draining.
Simply put, this game is a classic!
This is a fast-playing Williams entry with several cool shots to take, all giving that certain satisfaction when hit. The swinging target is where most of the game is at - but it's a dangerous shot.
My only complaint about Space Mission is that there is no way to collect the bonus without draining.
Simply put, this game is a classic!
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